Blackhawks host the Blues after Bertuzzi's hat trick

St. Louis Blues (17-18-8, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (17-18-7, in the Central Division)

Chicago; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks host the St. Louis Blues after Tyler Bertuzzi recorded a hat trick in the Blackhawks' 3-2 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights.

Chicago has a 4-4-1 record in Central Division play and a 17-18-7 record overall. The Blackhawks are 6-7-4 in games decided by a single goal.

St. Louis has a 17-18-8 record overall and a 5-6-0 record in Central Division play. The Blues have a 12-4-3 record in games they score at least three goals.

The teams meet Wednesday for the third time this season. The Blues won the previous meeting 3-2.

TOP PERFORMERS: Bertuzzi has 22 goals and 12 assists for the Blackhawks. Ilya Mikheyev has four goals and three assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 4-5-1, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.4 assists, 3.2 penalties and 7.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.

Blues: 5-4-1, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.8 assists, 3.5 penalties and 7.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Blackhawks: None listed.

Blues: None listed.

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